As the countdown to the Met Gala 2026 begins, the theme “Costume Art,” curated by Andrew Bolton, signals a shift – away from spectacle for spectacle’s sake, and towards something more intentional. In that context, 2025 doesn’t feel like a closed chapter – it feels like a reference point. With Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, last Read More
Let’s be honest – waiting for the next season of Bridgerton feels like a test of patience we didn’t sign up for. The gowns, the gossip, the slow-burn romances… it’s a world that’s hard to replace. But if you’re craving that same mix of corseted drama, lingering glances, and high-society intrigue, there’s plenty to keep Read More
Craft isn’t just created, it’s carried. It comes with history, with hands that have practised the same technique for years, sometimes for generations. In a country as diverse as India, that kind of craftsmanship exists everywhere. It lives in our textiles, in the way fabrics are dyed, woven, embroidered – each piece holding more than Read More
If you’ve been in Bandra and Mokai hasn’t crossed your radar yet, you might want to rethink your spots. The café has been steadily taking over Instagram feeds with its playful content, from influencer and celebrity collaborations to its own binge-worthy reel series that somehow keeps you hooked longer than you planned. Naturally, the hype Read More
There is a shift underway in skincare, and it is not the sort that declares itself with new launches or louder claims. It is subtler than that. For years, the industry has been built on correction. Repair what is damaged. Smooth what has appeared. Restore what has changed. It worked, to a point. But increasingly, Read More
Summer, in fashion, has dealt with its fair share of clichés – it instantly brings to mind powder blues, blush pinks, softened yellows, and airy lilacs – an aesthetic flooding runways, racks, and summer moodboards every year. This time, the palette has opened up, and there’s a lot more at play. Pastels are still around, Read More
Summer in India isn’t subtle; it arrives in full force. Long days, slow afternoons, and a constant negotiation with the heat shape how we dress. Every year, the search feels similar: to find pieces that don’t get you through the season, but actually belong in it. The new-age Indian designers understand this shift. They aren’t Read More
Summer has a way of making everything feel more alive – colours look brighter, feelings run deeper, and even the most ordinary moments hold a quiet kind of magic. It brings back that sense of anticipation, of looking forward to something – much like we once did with summer vacations as kids, full of hope Read More
At Lakmē Fashion Week 2026, Verandah by Anjali Patel Mehta, in collaboration with Lakmē Salon, presented Indigene – a curation rooted in ease, movement, and a distinctly modern idea of resortwear. With breezy kaftans, hand-painted prints, and a conscious approach to design, the showcase reinforced Verandah’s signature: clothing that feels as light as it looks. Read More
Ritika Mirchandani’s showcase at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026 emerged as a meeting point of softness and structure. At its heart, Confluence explored the many contrasts that shape our everyday lives – bringing opposing elements into dialogue rather than conflict. Fluid silhouettes, playful prints, and craft-driven accents formed the DNA of the designer’s latest offering, where Read More
The sultry months of April and May are a pain for winter lovers but an absolute treat for art connoisseurs, as some of the most thought-striking exhibits across the country. From renowned artists like Subodh Gupta to up-and-coming talents, these art shows will be showcasing works portraying multifaceted themes surrounding realities of the human mind Read More
At Lakmē Fashion Week, Shruti Sancheti’s showcase, presented under the Navdhara Khadi special by Khadi India, struck a compelling balance between rooted craft and a forward-looking perspective. Reworking khadi beyond its conventional narrative, she introduced a sense of ease and understated luxury to the runway. Layered separates unfolded with an assured fluidity, effortless, yet deeply Read More
Step inside a home in South Asia or the Middle East, and you’re instantly met with a sensory embrace. It’s the deep, resinous trails of bakhoor or the delicate, lingering smoke of an incense stick – a fragrant signature that defines many brown households. For generations, these scents were the backdrop of daily life, clinging Read More
At Lakmē Fashion Week 2026, Chennai-based designer Vivek Karunakaran showcased his coveted collection, Thangam that literally translates to gold in Tamil and Malayalam. This integral element of South Indian culture was the inspiration behind Karunakaran’s lineup featuring local textiles, crafts and silhouettes that are as intricately traditional as edgy. FL: Thangam is deeply cultural – Read More
There are florals and then there are Jajaabor florals that the brand flamboyantly showcased at Lakmē Fashion Week 2026. The collection – Calcutta • Kolkata – paid a visually rich homage to the city’s distinctive soul that has remained unchanged over many many decades. While strong vermilion smeared faces marched down the runway, the audience Read More
